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Meaning of Easterlin paradox | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The apparently paradoxical observation that people's reported happiness varies directly with income both among and within nations, but over time happiness does not trend upward as income continues to grow.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

easterliness Easterling easterly Eastermonth Eastern Eastern Abenaki

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